PASS

1. Latitude is an imaginary line used in locating places, which of the following describes a latitude?

I.          These are lines from north to south of the globe.

II.          These lines are known as meridians.

III.           Equator is a latitude located in 00.

IV.          These are lines that never meet.

• I, II, III only     

• I, III, IV only

• II, III, IV only   

• I, II, III and IV

Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

•   Gold - Jewelry

•   Copper – cooking wares

•     Iron–building and road construction.

•   Tin – milk cans and preserved food

Why are coal, petroleum, and natural gas considered non-renewable resources if they were produced from plant and animal remains?

• It takes a very long time to produce them.

• Its usage results to environmental problems

• They are difficult to locate and explore from Earth.

• The Philippines is dependent on the supply from other countries.

. Which of the following practices DOES NOT help conserve our natural resources?

• Looking for alternative energy sources

• Reduction in the use of plastics

• Switching off the lights when not in use

• Replacement of LED lights with incandescent bulbs

Which of the following shows the advantage of a solar eclipse?

•   Scientists can see part of the Sun’s atmosphere.

•   Doctors can understand the emotions and behavior of mankind.

• Researchers may take the opportunity to measure daytime and nighttime.

• It opens an opportunity to economy as we showcase a natural phenomenon for tourist.

Which of the following Filipino beliefs about eclipse has a scientific basis?

• It is a sign of danger.

• large animal is swallowing the sun.

• It is bad to look directly at the sun during an eclipse.

•   Unborn child may be harmed if a pregnant woman goes out during the eclipse.

   

The diagram below shows the relative positions of the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth when an eclipse was observed on Earth. Positions X and Y are locations on Earth’s surface.

Which statement correctly describes the type of eclipse that was occurring and the position on the Earth where this eclipse was observed?

•   A total solar eclipse was observed in position X

•   A total solar eclipse was observed from position Y

• A total lunar eclipse was observed from position X

• A total lunar eclipse was observed from position Y

Which statement BEST describes what happens when the Sun suddenly disappears as viewed from Earth during an eclipse?

• The Earth is close to the Sun.

• The Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned.

•   The Earth blocks the light from the Sun.

• The Moon’s shadow falls on Earth’s surface.

In what phase of the moon does a lunar eclipse happen?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

What do we observe when the Earth comes directly between the sun and the moon?

• New moon

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Quarter Moon